Environmental and Social Manager / Ətraf mühit və sosial məsələlər üzrə menecer

Role/ Vəzifə: Environmental and Social Manager/ Ətraf mühit və sosial məsələlər üzrə menecer

Reporting to/ Hesabat verir: Head of HSSE Department/ SƏTSƏM Şöbə müdiri

Business Division/ Struktur bölmə: HSSE/ SƏTSƏM

Work location/ İş yeri: Baku/ Bakı

Department/ Şöbə: HSSE/ SƏTSƏM Şöbəsi

Manage Others/ Digər əməkdaşları idarə edir - Yes/ Bəli

Country/ Ölkə: Azerbaijan/ Azərbaycan

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

• To ensure effective implementation and management of environmental and social requirements across all project phases, including compliance with ESIA commitments, national regulations, and international lender requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

• Lead implementation and follow-up of ESIA commitments, including ESMP and ESAP requirements, across construction, commissioning, and operation phases
• Ensure compliance with national environmental legislation and applicable international standards, including lender requirements
• Act as the primary interface with ESIA consultants, lenders, and regulatory authorities on environmental and social matters, including support during due diligence and audits
• Manage environmental permitting processes, including tracking of approval conditions and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Develop and implement environmental and social monitoring programs in line with ESIA commitments, lender requirements, and regulatory conditions (including air, water, waste, biodiversity, and community-related aspects)
• Plan, implement, and follow up environmental and social audits and inspections for internal activities and contractors, ensuring timely closure of non-conformities
• Integrate and enforce environmental and social requirements within EPC and subcontractor activities, including on-site compliance verification
• Identify, assess, and manage environmental and social risks and impacts throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare, review, and coordinate environmental and social reports for internal management, lenders, and regulatory authorities
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including implementation of grievance mechanisms and management of community-related issues
• Develop and deliver environmental and social awareness and training programs for internal personnel, EPC contractors, and local communities
• Develop and implement environmental and social procedures in line with ESIA commitments, lender requirements, and regulatory conditions
• Establish and maintain tracking systems for ESAP actions, compliance obligations, and all findings arising from internal, contractor, and community inspections, audits, and monitoring activities

Job Knowledge/ Education/ Qualifications & Skills 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

Years of Experience: 

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in environmental and social management, preferably within industrial, mining, or large infrastructure projects;
• Experience in ESIA implementation, ESMP/ESAP follow-up, or similar international project requirements is strongly preferred.

Certifications / Licenses (If applicable)

• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent — preferred
• ISO 14001 Internal or Lead Auditor certification, or equivalent knowledge and demonstrated experience in environmental management systems and auditing
• Membership in a relevant professional body (if applicable)

Technical / Software Skills 

• Good understanding of ESIA processes, ESMP and ESAP implementation
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring and reporting practices
• Familiarity with international standards (e.g. IFC, Equator Principles)
• Experience in environmental identification and impact assessment processes, including development and maintenance of aspect-impact registers
• Proficiency in standard office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, and documentation
• Experience in maintaining tracking registers and databases for ESAP actions, compliance obligations, and monitoring data
• Familiarity with environmental data management, reporting, and document control systems is an advantage
• Ability to review and interpret technical documentation, including ESIA reports, permits, method statements, and monitoring data

Soft Skills – problem-solving, teamwork, communication.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with contractors, consultants, regulatory authorities, and local communities
• Ability to conduct meetings and consultations with local communities, including handling sensitive issues, grievances, and difficult conversations in a professional manner
• Confidence in representing the Company in discussions with external stakeholders, including during inspections, audits, and community interactions
• Ability to maintain a balanced and objective approach when addressing environmental and social concerns raised by stakeholders
• Good organizational and coordination skills in a multidisciplinary project environment

Language Skills:

• Azerbaijani — required
• Fluent English (written and verbal) — required
• Russian — preferred

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in both office and site-based environments under varying conditions
• Understanding of construction, commissioning, and operational activities, and associated environmental and social risks
• Willingness to travel to project sites and participate in field inspections, audits, and community visits as required

Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.